Real Recovery Talk

584: Addiction or Narcissism? How to Tell the Difference (Professional Opinion)

Published: December 10, 2025

Duration: 43:34

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In today's episode, we break down the difference between true narcissism and the narcissistic behaviors that show up during addiction. These can look identical — manipulation, gaslighting, lack of empathy, emotional abuse — but the root cause is often very different.

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